shoes, shoes and more shoes-and those darn heels

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I found out I already have plantar facitis (28 years old). I have six months until I graduate from my LPN program and have been in the nursing field for near eight years. Anyway, shoe dilemma started with just the shoe. Okay, so we have to have white, no suprise there, not a problem. I bought the slip into quarks. They were pretty good for a while. Then My heels started to hurt bad. I started wearing my new balance tennis shoes instead and really, didn't see a difference. My heels were hurting in days we were just in class. I'd be sitting there and my feet would be burning and aching. ?!

SO-went looking again. Mom suggested Birkenstocks. She too has the same problem but since wearing those, feels great. Others at work say the same. BUT, I could not afford them. SO, we got inserts. I got the orange sof sol and they were great-for a week. then the heels started all over again. So, today I returned the orange ones and bought red ones with more arch support. But now, they wouldn't fit into my quarks so I bought the wider version by Dickies. they aren't too shabby. When i got home mom said she'd take me to get a pair of birks if I found a white pair. Okay, so I want white in the plastic or non leather style, slide on.

What are your opinions?

Thanks!

Specializes in Recovery (PACU)-11 yrs, General-13yrs.

I had success with going to a podiatrist & getting orthotics fitted, and then wearing them in good quality joggers (Kumfs-made in NZ with lots of room for orthotics and/or wide feet).

He did say that it would take a couple of months to feel the benefit, and he was right there. Now I rarely have heel pain, except the day I forgot the orthotics, but then 8 hours on a concrete floor will do that to you.

If I lost some weight they'd be even better!

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Specializes in RN, BSN, CHDN.

MBT'S The best shoe I have ever worn. I do feel very springy in them

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Specializes in DOU.

Danskos. They come in white, and I can be on my feet for 12 hours with no pain (I have plantar fasciitis, too.) They last for years. http://www.dansko.com/flash.aspx#detail,Professional,Stapled%20Clog,2

Born clogs are also great (maybe even better), but I don't know if you can get them in white.

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Danskos. They come in white, and I can be on my feet for 12 hours with no pain (I have plantar fasciitis, too.) They last for years. http://www.dansko.com/flash.aspx#detail,Professional,Stapled%20Clog,2

Born clogs are also great (maybe even better), but I don't know if you can get them in white.

I have tried Dansko's several times, but I constantly roll my ankles in them - to the point that it causes severe ankle pain and I've almost fallen. I see other nurses doing this, too. I really wish they would work for me.

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Specializes in DOU.
I have tried Dansko's several times, but I constantly roll my ankles in them - to the point that it causes severe ankle pain and I've almost fallen. I see other nurses doing this, too. I really wish they would work for me.

Are you wearing the ones with backs on them, or the clogs? The clogs are cuter, but I am only allowed to wear the ones with backs on them.

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i bought a brand new pair of birkenstocks off ebay for 50 bucks! i love them

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Specializes in OR, ICU, Tele, Psych, LTC, Palliative.

I've got to check in on this topic. Since I'm not a spring chicken anymore, I have to pay a bit more attention to the tootsies so..... I paid a visit to the orthotics store next to the hospital. While there I was directed to a brand called Naot. I bought a pair of black oxfords, not the most stylish shoes, but like wearing slippers with support! They have a removable cork insole and I can walk all day in them. Love 'em! :up:

Sue

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Did the podiatrist suggest orthotics? Most insurance pay for them.

You need to find a shoe within that brand that will give you the proper support.

Go to a shoe store that specializes in fitting running shoes. Most also carry non-custom orthotics and walking/cross-training shoes.

The personnel at the store will put you on a treadmill and analyze your gait and help you choose the proper shoe for your foot.

I did that when I got tendonitis and platar faciitis and it made a huge difference.

You own't pay any more, and possibly less than you would for a pair of Birks.

I second this suggestion. :up:

I did this, found Mizuno's, haven't been happier. Cured my plantar fasciitis, hip, lower back, and leg pain. The right shoe and fit is priceless...but, if you're curious, I walked out of the store paying under $100. Great deal.

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